wireless network connection stays in validating identity.

I have a dell alp top inspiron 5100 with a [Dell True mobile 1300 WLAN mini pci card] when I try to go wireless I get information that I am connected with a strong signal, but I am unable to get on the internet because it stays in validating identity. I have disconneted the network connection and then connected again....and it then syas...I am connected but again it satys in validating identity.

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Look at the router and make sure the wireless is set up correctly.
Question: can any other device connect or is the same issue?
Also see if there is any wireless profiles configured in the OS and delete them!

Also look at the router (not sure your brand) and see if it shows the device connected. Also try a static IP.

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pupuliAuthor Commented: 2011-10-11

OK....I hooked up my other pc to wireless and it connected also the status indicator said that it was connected also. My other pc brought up the window that asked for the security key...and I entered it and all was good....So what I need is to find out how do I get that window asking for the security key on my lap top. How can I remove all the info and then have the pc search for a wireless network again...cause when it find the network a window should pop up asking for the key. So how can I do that????

Thanks pupuli

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pupuliAuthor Commented: 2011-10-12

Dont ask me how, but somehow OI did what you said and got my window and all is well.Thanks a Bunch...pupuli